Estimator

Select Collision Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Collision Group is seeking an Estimator to determine repair costs and timelines for damaged vehicles. You will inspect damage, estimate labor and parts, and prepare insurance forms while communicating costs clearly to customers.

You will also negotiate with insurers, input work orders into CollisionRight, and maintain accurate repair records in a fast-paced environment. This role requires attention to detail and solid understanding of collision repair processes.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of collision repair processes and materials.
• Strong negotiation skills and customer service orientation.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with accuracy.
• Attention to detail in estimating repair costs and timelines.
• Requires physical capability for lifting and moving parts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Examine vehicle parts for repair, replacement, or repainting.
• Assess vehicle damage through inspections.
• Estimate labor and parts costs for repairs.
• Prepare insurance cost estimates and forms.
• Communicate costs and repair scope to customers professionally.
• Draft and input work orders into CollisionRight system.
• Maintain records of repairs in company files.

Skills

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Safety awareness

Customer service

Dexterity

Job description

The Estimator is primarily responsible for determining the approximate cost associated with the vehicle’s damages and determining the timeline by which the repairs can be made. The Estimator is also in charge of negotiating insurance payment and communicating costs to customer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Examines all parts of vehicle that appear to be damaged that require repair, replacement, or repainting
• Assess vehicle damage though inspections
• Estimates the cost of labor and car part to repair damage on the vehicle
• Prepare insurance forms to show repair cost estimate
• Communicates to customer in a professional manner the damage of vehicle and answers any questions that the customer may have about vehicle, costs, and insurance
• Draft work order with required repair and enter it into CollisionRight’s system
• Keep a record of all repairs in company file

QUALIFICATIONS

• Solid working knowledge of the processes, techniques and materials used in repairing automotive equipment with a minimum of 1-3 years of experience working in the collision repair arena
• Possess extensive knowledge of vehicle structure to remove and replace damaged components, such as doors, windscreens and fenders
• Demonstration of safety precautions required in performing the work in this position
• Possess a strong attention to detail in addition to the ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Strength to perform average lifting up to 35 pounds and occasionally over 70 pounds
• Demonstrated agility, equilibrium and coordination as required when climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling and balancing under precarious conditions
• Strong arm, hand and finger dexterity with demonstrated physical capacity to reach, handle, finger and feel
• Strong negotiation skills along with a commitment to servicing the customer
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, production oriented environment.

This position description is intended to be dynamic and subject to change. Position requirements and essential functions may be altered from time to time based upon the needs of the organization and department. This position may be required to execute special projects or other related duties on occasion.